No one likes to pay taxes, but they are necessary to provide revenue to federal, local, and state governments to fund essential services. If someone isn’t paying their fair share, or is avoiding paying their taxes altogether, it might upset those around them who are paying their fair share. Information about what to do if […]
Is Tax Fraud a Felony in New Jersey?
February 27, 2023 by ·
Tax fraud is the intentional falsification of information on a tax return in hopes of paying less than the entire tax obligation, and if the IRS can prove intention, it is always a felony in New Jersey. The State of New Jersey takes tax fraud very seriously. The belief is that tax fraud harms all […]
What is Upcoding Fraud?
February 27, 2023 by ·
The healthcare industry in the United States is a trillion dollar business. Hospital care and physician services make up almost half of the total amount spent yearly on healthcare. Where there is so much money, there is opportunity for good and for fraud. Healthcare fraud is not a victimless crime. Many people and businesses are […]
What’s the Difference Between Drug Possession and Drug Trafficking? Here’s What to Do if You’ve Been Accused of Either.
January 3, 2023 by ·
Learn the difference between drug possession and trafficking, and how you can protect your rights, from the criminal defense specialists at The Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot. Why New Jersey is an important part of the drug trade New Jersey is the 9th most populous state in the nation and its location makes it […]
How To Protect Yourself Against Drug Trafficking Charges in the State of New Jersey
November 22, 2022 by ·
Information to Help You Understand a Drug Trafficking Charge Drug Trafficking in New Jersey Drug trafficking is defined as the illegal sale, manufacture or creation, transport, movement, and/or distribution of any substance that is either illegal to own or was illegally acquired. In New Jersey, if you are charged with a drug trafficking offense, your […]
How does White Collar Crime Affect Society?
October 14, 2022 by ·
White collar crime creates the mental image of men in business suits doing something illegal and reaping the benefits of that action. Most people assume white collar crime is something that “just happens”and that the effects of it are seldom felt by the average person. However, white collar crimes vary in number and degree and […]
What Is the Difference Between Street Crime and White Collar Crime?
September 23, 2022 by ·
White collar crime and street crime — what’s the difference? You’ve probably heard the terms street crime and white collar crime before, and unless you’ve had a reason to, you may not understand the distinctions between these two categories of crime. They are different from one another, both in the way that they’re defined, and […]
What Is the Most Common Punishment for White Collar Crime?
September 16, 2022 by ·
What happens when someone is convicted of a white collar crime? As is the case with many criminal prosecutions, the answer to “what is the most common punishment for white collar crime?” is, “It depends on the circumstances.” Now, in the most general sense, if someone was convicted of a white collar crime, then they […]
Is Tax Evasion a White Collar Crime?
August 26, 2022 by ·
I’ve been accused of tax evasion. What should I do? No matter what you’ve been accused of, the most important thing you can do in order to protect your constitutional rights, including the potential for fines, probation, or even prison, is to secure a criminal defense attorney. Your criminal defense attorney’s job, of course, is […]
What Happens If I Don’t Report My Business Income? 
April 23, 2022 by ·
Owning a business comes with many rewards as well as many responsibilities. Come April and one of these responsibilities include filing an annual income tax return. This non-revenue generating administrative aspect of your business might be mundane, but there are major legal and financial consequences if you neglect to file your taxes. Failure to file […]
